Anastomosis device and related methods
US8764775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are methods and devices relating to reconnecting the urethra and bladder after a radical prostatectomy, wherein the devices incorporate tissue approximating structure to maintain contact between a severed bladder neck tissue and a severed urethral stump tissue, preferably without the use of sutures.
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